Custom React / Next.js for UK Small Businesses
Bespoke build. Best for: SaaS, complex web apps, sites with custom logic or large content models.
Who Custom React / Next.js suits
- SaaS products and web apps
- Sites with complex custom logic or large content models
- Multi-tenant or multi-language sites
- Teams with in-house developers
Strengths
- Total flexibility, no platform constraints
- Same codebase can power a website and a web app
- Mature ecosystem for any integration
- Easy to attract developer talent
Weaknesses
- Highest upfront build cost
- Needs ongoing developer support for maintenance
- SEO needs careful setup (SSR/SSG), Next.js solves this well
- Overkill for a simple brochure site
Typical cost
£8,000–£40,000+ for a build, depending on scope; £200–£1,000/month for hosting + maintenance
SEO
Strong with Next.js or Remix using SSR/SSG. Done wrong (client-side-only React), SEO is poor, Google crawls slowly and misses content.
Should you choose Custom React / Next.js?
The platform should follow the business need, not the other way around. Request a free audit and we\'ll recommend a platform based on your goals, team and budget, not on what we\'d rather build.
Frequently asked questions
Is Custom React / Next.js good for SEO? +
Strong with Next.js or Remix using SSR/SSG. Done wrong (client-side-only React), SEO is poor, Google crawls slowly and misses content.
How much does a Custom React / Next.js site cost? +
£8,000–£40,000+ for a build, depending on scope; £200–£1,000/month for hosting + maintenance
When is Custom React / Next.js the wrong choice? +
When highest upfront build cost matters more to you than total flexibility, no platform constraints. Most platform mistakes are about picking the wrong tool for the job, not picking a "bad" tool.
Can you build on Custom React / Next.js? +
Yes, we build on whichever platform fits your business best. We're not tied to any single one. Request a free audit and we'll recommend the right fit.